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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,525 and 90,333

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,525 and 90,333 is: 134,821.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,525 : 90,333 = 90,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,525/90,333 = 90,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,525x = 90,333 × 90,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,525x = 8,160,050,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,160,050,889/60,525
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,821.16

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